LG LAS551H User manual

Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
LAS551H (LAS551H, S55A1-D)
LASC55 (LASC55, S55A1-D)
OWNER’S MANUAL
Wireless
Sound Bar
www.lg.com

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Safety Information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This lightning ash with
arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sucient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects lled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
conned space such as a book case or similar unit.
CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products
around this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This
product may malfunction due to electrical shock.
CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from over heating. The
openings shall be never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This product shall not be placed in a built-
in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instruction has been adhered to.
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon
a dedicated circuit;
That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only
that appliance and has no additional outlets or
branch circuits. Check the specication page of this
owner’s manual to be certain. Do not overload wall
outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged
wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or
damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.
Any of these conditions could result in electric
shock or re. Periodically examine the cord of your
appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage
or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the
appliance, and have the cord replaced with an
exact replacement part by an authorized service
center. Protect the power cord from physical or
mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked,
pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay
particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and
the point where the cord exits the appliance. The
Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case of
an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily
accessible
NOTICE: For Product Identication and
Compliance/Safety labeling information please
refer to Main Label on the bottom of Unit.

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This device is equipped with a portable battery or
accumulator.
Safety way to remove the battery from the
equipment: Remove the old battery or battery
pack, follow the steps in reverse order than
the assembly. To prevent contamination of the
environment and bring on possible threat to
human and animal health, the old battery or
the battery put it in the appropriate container
at designated collection points. Do not dispose
of batteries or battery together with other
waste. It is recommended that you use local,
free reimbursement systems batteries and
accumulators. The battery should not be exposed
to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.

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FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment o and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
yReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
yIncrease the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
yConnect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
yConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION : Any changes or modications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate
or use radio frequency energy. changes or
modications to this equipment may cause harmful
interference unless the modications are expressly
approved in the instruction manual. The user could
lose the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modication is made.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement : This
equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20 cm between the
radiator and your body. End users must follow the
specic operating instructions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
CAUTION: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit
airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless
devices because their signals could interfere with
critical aircraft instruments.
Responsible Party :
LG Electronics USA, Inc. 1000 Sylvan Avenue
Englewood Clis, NJ 07632
TEL. : +1-800-243-0000

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
2 Safety Information
6 Unique features
6 Introduction
6 – Symbols used in this manual
6 Accessories
7 Remote control
8 Front panel
8 Rear panel
9 Installing the sound bar
9 – Installing the cover
foot
10 Mounting the main unit on a wall
2 Connecting
12 Wireless subwoofer connection
13 Connecting to your TV
13 – Using an OPTICAL cable
13 – Using an HDMI cable
14 – Enjoy rich sound broadcast of the
channel with the sound bar
14 – What is SIMPLINK?
15 – ARC (Audio Return Channel) function
15 – Additional information for HDMI
16 Optional equipment connection
16 – HDMI connection
17 – OPTICAL IN connection
17 – PORTABLE IN connection
18 – USB connection
18 – Compatible USB devices
18 – USB device requirement
19 – Playable file
3 Operating
20 Basic operations
20 – USB operation
21 Other operations
21 – DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
21 – AV Sync
21 – Turn off the sound temporarily
21 – Displaying file and input source
22 – Sleep timer setting
22 – Using your TV remote control
23 – AUTO POWER On/Off
24 – Auto function change
25 – LG Sound Sync
26 Using Bluetooth technology
27 – Listening to music stored on the
Bluetooth devices
28 Using Bluetooth App
28 – Install “Music Flow Bluetooth” App
onto Your Bluetooth Device
29 – Activate Bluetooth with “Music Flow
Bluetooth” App
30 Sound adjustment
30 – Setting sound effect
30 – Adjust volume level automatically
31 – Adjust the Treble/Bass/Sub-woofer
31 – Night mode
4 Troubleshooting
32 Troubleshooting
5 Appendix
34 Trademarks and licenses
35 Specifications
37 Maintenance
37 – Handling the unit

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Unique features
Auto power down
This unit will turn o by itself for energy saving
consumption.
Portable In
Listens to music from your portable device. (MP3,
Notebook, etc)
LG Sound Sync
Controls volume level of this unit by the remote
control of your LG TV that is compatible with LG
Sound Sync.
Introduction
Symbols used in this manual
, Note
Indicates special notes and operating features.
> Caution
Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages
from abuse.
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Designs and specications of the accessories are
subject to change without prior notice.
Remote control (1) Batteries (2)
Wall bracket (2) Wall bracket install
guide (1)
Screws (2) Cover foot (2)
Optical cable (1)

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Remote control
Battery Installation
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the
Remote Control, and insert two R03 (size AAA)
batteries with and matched correctly.
• • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • •
1(Power) :Switches the unit ON or OFF. / Switches
to the standby mode.
FUNC :Selects the function and the input source.
(Mute) :Mutes the sound.
OPTICAL :Changes input source to OPTICAL
directly.
SOUND EFFECT :Selects a sound eect mode.
: Adjusts sound level of Treble, Bass and Sub-
woofer.
VOL o/p:Adjusts speaker volume.
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REPEAT :Listen to your les repeatedly or
randomly.
C/V (Skip/Search) :
- Skips Fast backward or Forward.
- Searches for a section within a le.
dM (Play/Pause) :Starts playback. / Pauses
playback.
Z(Stop) :Stops playback.
• • • • • • • • • • c • • • • • • • • •
DRC :Turns on or o DRC function.
(Night mode) : Turns on or o Night mode.
AUTO VOL :Turns on and o the AUTO VOLUME
mode.
AV SYNC :Synchronizes the audio and video.
SLEEP :Sets the system to turn o automatically at
a specied time.
AUTO POWER :Turns on or o AUTO POWER
function. (Refer to the page 23.)
FOLDER o/p:Searches a folder on USB device.
INFO :
- Displays the information of a le or an input
source.
- Controls TV remote (Refer to the page 22)

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A
Display window
Standby LED
It lights up in red on standby mode.
B
Remote sensor
C 1/! (Standby/On)
DF(Function)
Selects the function and input source.
Ep/o(Volume)
Adjusts volume level.
Front panel
APower cord
BHDMI IN / OUT (TV ARC) : HDMI input / output
CUSB port
DPORTABLE IN : Portable input
EOPTICAL IN : Optical input
Rear panel

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Installing the sound
bar
You can hear the sound by connecting the unit to
the other device : TV, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player,
etc.
Place the unit in front of the TV and connect it to
the device you want. (Refer to pages 13 - 18.)
yFor best performance of wireless
connection such as Bluetooth or wireless
subwoofer, do not install the unit on
Metallic furniture because wireless
connection communicates through a
module positioned on the bottom of the
unit.
yBe careful not to make scratches on the
surface of the Unit /Sub-Woofer when
installing or moving them.
> Caution
Installing the cover
foot
You can extend the height of the unit by using
cover foot (height : 17 mm)
1. Turn the unit upside down.
2. Peel off a sticker attached to the cover foot.
Then place it on the existing foot of the unit.
3. Press the cover foot with adequate force to get
it rmly xed.

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Mounting the main
unit on a wall
You can mount the main unit on a wall.
Because it is dicult to make a connection
after installing this unit, you should connect
the cables before installation.
> Caution
Preparation materials
Unit
Wall bracket install guide
Screws
Screws (A)
Wall plug
Wall bracket
(Not supplied)
1. Match the TV’s BOTTOM EDGE of Wall bracket
install guide with the bottom of TV and attach
to the position.
TV
2. When you mount it on a wall (concrete), use the
wall plugs. You should drill some holes. A guide
sheet (Wall bracket install guide) is supplied to
drill. Use the sheet to check the point to drill.
3. Remove the Wall bracket install guide.

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4. Fix the brackets with screws (A) as shown in the
illustration below.
Screws (A) and Wall Plugs are not supplied for
mounting the unit. We recommend the Hilti
(HUD-1 6 x 30) for the mounting.
, Note
5. Put the unit on the brackets to match screw
holes on the bottom of the unit.
6. Fix the unit with the screws firmly.
To detach the unit, perform it in reverse order.
, Note
yDo not install this unit upside down. It can
damage the parts of this unit or be the
cause of personal injury.
yDo not hang onto the installed unit and
avoid any impact to the unit.
ySecure the unit rmly to the wall so that it
does not fall o. If the unit falls o, it may
result in an injury or damage to the product.
yWhen the unit is installed on a wall, please
make sure that a child does not pull any of
connecting cables, as it may cause it to fall.
> Caution

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Wireless subwoofer
connection
LED indicator of wireless subwoofer
LED Color Status
Yellow-green
(Blink)
The connection is trying.
Yellow-green The connection is completed.
Red The wireless subwoofer is
in standby mode or the
connection is failed.
O (No
display)
The power cord of wireless
subwoofer is disconnected.
Setting up the wireless subwoofer
for the first time
1. Connect the power cord of the wireless
subwoofer to the outlet.
2. Turn on the main unit : The main unit and
wireless subwoofer will be automatically
connected.
Manually pairing wireless subwoofer
When your connection is not completed, you can
see the red LED or the blinking of yellow-green LED
on the wireless subwoofer and the subwoofer does
not make sound. To solve the problem, follow the
below steps.
1. Adjust volume level of the main unit to
minimum.
-”VOL MIN” appears on the display window.
2. Press and hold (Mute) on the remote control
for about 3 seconds.
-“WL RESET”appears on the display window
briey and Red LED on the main unit is
blinking
3. If the LED of the wireless subwoofer already
blinks in yellow-green continually, you can skip
this step.
Press and hold PAIRING on the back of the
wireless subwoofer for more than 5 seconds.
-The LED of the wireless subwoofer lights up
alternately in red and yellow-green.
4. Disconnect the power cord of the main unit
and the wireless subwoofer.
5. Connect them again after the LED of the main
unit and the wireless subwoofer is fully turned
off.
The main unit and the wireless subwoofer will
be paired automatically when you turn on the
main unit.
-When the connection is completed, you can
see the yellow-green LED on the subwoofer.
yIt takes a few seconds (and may take longer)
for the main unit and the subwoofer to
communicate with each other and make
sounds.
yThe closer the main unit and the subwoofer,
the better sound quality. It is recommended
to install the main unit and the subwoofer
as close as possible (within 5 m) and avoid
the cases below.
-There is a obstacle between the main
unit and the subwoofer.
-There is a device using same frequency
with this wireless connection such as a
medical equipment, a microwave or a
wireless LAN device.
, Note

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Connecting to your TV
Please connect with this unit and TV using the
optical digital cable or HDMI cable considering the
state of the TV.
Using an OPTICAL cable
1. Connect the OPT. IN jack on the back of the
unit to OPTICAL OUT jack on the TV using an
OPTICAL cable.
Optical
cable
2. Set the INPUT source to OPTICAL. Press
repeatedly FUNC on the remote control or
Fon the unit until the function is selected.
To directly select the OPTICAL function, press
OPTICAL on the remote control.
yYou can enjoy the TV audio through the
speakers of this unit. In the case of some
TV models, you must select the external
speaker option from the TV menu. (For
details, reference your TV user manual.)
ySet up the sound output of TV to listen to
the sound through this unit :
TV setting menu [[Sound] [[TV Sound
output] [[External speaker (Optical)]
yDetails of TV setting menu vary depending
on the manufacturers or models of your TV.
, Note
Using an HDMI cable
If you connect this unit to a TV that supports HDMI
CEC and ARC (Audio Return Channel), you can
enjoy the TV audio through the speakers of this unit
without connecting the optical cable. Please refer
to your TV user manual when you check HDMI CEC/
ARC function of your TV.
HDMI
cable
yHDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control):
Using a single remote control, you have the
ability to operate CEC compatible devices
(TV, Sound Bar, Blue-ray player, etc.)
yYou can also enjoy extra functions such
as USB / Bluetooth with FUNC on remote
control or F on this unit. When you go back
to live TV channel after using the extra
functions (USB / Bluetooth) of this audio
system, you should choose your preferred
speaker on TV to enjoy the sound from this
audio system again.
, Note

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HDMI cable Checklist
Some HDMI cables do not support the ARC
function, this can result in no sound output.
When connecting this unit to the TV, if there is no
sound, there might be a problem with the HDMI
cable. Therefore connect this unit to the TV and
check whether the Type A, High speed HDMI™
Cable with Ethernet.
STANDARD HDMI CABLE WITH ETHERNET
HIGH SPEED HDMI CABLE
HIGH SPEED HDMI CABLE WITH ETHERNET
(X)
(X)
(O)
Enjoy rich sound broadcast of
the channel with the sound
bar
Connection through HDMI Cable
Your television must support the newest HDMI
features (HDMI CEC1) / ARC (Audio Return Channel))
to fully enjoy the Live broadcasting channel with
audio system through an HDMI cable. Unless your
TV supports these HDMI features, the audio system
should be connected through an OPTICAL cable.
1) HDMI CEC (High-Denition Multimedia Interface
Consumer Electronics Control)
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) is an HDMI
feature designed to allow the user to command
and control the CEC-enabled devices, that are
connected through HDMI by using only one of
their remote controls.
※Trade names for CEC are SimpLink (LG) , Anynet+
(Samsung), BRAVIA Sync/ Link (Sony), EasyLink
(Philips), EZ-Sync/ VIERA Link (Panasonic), etc..
What is SIMPLINK?
Some functions of this unit are controlled by the
TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with
SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.
Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control :
Power on/o, volume up/down, mute, etc.
Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of
SIMPLINK function.
LG TV’s with SIMPLINK function has the logo as
shown above.
yDepending on the state of the unit, some
SIMPLINK operation may dier from your
purpose or not work.
yDepending on a TV or a player which
is connected with this unit, SIMPLINK
operation may dier from your purpose.
, Note

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ARC (Audio Return Channel)
function
The ARC function enables an HDMI capable TV to
send the audio stream to HDMI OUT of the unit.
To use this function :
-Your TV must support the HDMI-CEC and ARC
function and the HDMI-CEC and ARC must be
set to On.
-The setting method of HDMI-CEC and ARC may
dier depending on the TV. For details about
ARC function, refer to your TV manual.
-You must use the HDMI cable (Type A, High
Speed HDMI™ cable with Ethernet).
-You must connect the HDMI OUT on the unit
with HDMI IN of the TV that supports ARC
function using an HDMI cable.
-You can connect only one Sound bar to TV
compatible with ARC.
yARC function is automatically selected when
ARC signal comes in from TV, no matter
what kind of the function you are using.
yYou can enjoy the TV audio through the
speakers of this unit. In the case of some
TV models, you must select the external
speaker option from the TV menu. (For
details, reference your TV user manual.)
ySet up the sound output of TV to listen to
the sound through this unit :
TV setting menu [[Sound] [[TV Sound
output] [[External speaker (HDMI ARC)]
yDetails of TV setting menu vary depending
on the manufacturers or models of your TV.
yIf you change to other function while you
are using ARC function, you need to adjust
ARC setting on TV setting again to use ARC
function.
, Note
Additional information for
HDMI
yWhen you connect an HDMI or DVI compatible
device make sure of the following:
- Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this
player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device
and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch
on this player.
- The connected device’s video input is set
correctly for this unit.
- The connected device is compatible with
720 x 576p (or 480p), 1280 x 720p, 1920 x 1080i
,1920 x 1080p or 4096 x 2160p video input.
yNot all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices
will work with this player.
- The picture will not be displayed properly with
non-HDCP device.
yIf a connected HDMI device does not accept
the audio output of the player, the HDMI
device’s audio sound may be distorted or
may not output.
yChanging the resolution when the
connection has already been established
may result in malfunctions. To solve the
problem, turn o the player and then turn it
on again.
yWhen the HDMI connection with HDCP
is not veried, TV screen is changed to
black screen. In this case, check the HDMI
connection, or disconnect the HDMI cable.
yIf there are noises or lines on the screen,
please check the HDMI cable (length is
generally limited to 4.5 m(15 ft).
yYou cannot change the video resolution
in the HDMI IN mode. Change the video
resolution of the connected component.
yIf the video output signal is abnormal when
your personal computer is connected to
HDMI IN jack, change the resolution of your
personal computer to 576p (or 480p), 720p,
1080i or 1080p.
, Note

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Optional equipment
connection
HDMI connection
You can enjoy the sound and picture from HDMI
connection on external device.
For enjoying sound only
You can enjoy the sound from the external device
you connect.
To the Blu-ray disc player,
DVD player, etc.
1. Connect HDMI IN jack on the back of the unit to
HDMI OUT jack on the audio device such as Blu-
ray disc player, DVD player, etc.
2. Set the INPUT source to HDMI IN. Press
repeatedly FUNC on the remote control or Fon
the unit until the function is selected.
For enjoying both sound and picture
You can enjoy both sound and picture from the
external device you connect.
1. Connect HDMI IN jack on the back of the unit to
HDMI OUT jack on the external device such as
Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, etc.
2. Connect HDMI OUT jack on the back of the unit
to HDMI IN jack on the TV.
3. Set the INPUT source to HDMI IN. Press
repeatedly FUNC on the remote control or Fon
the unit until the function is selected.
yWith the unit connected to external devices
and TV as above illustration, TV will output
picture and sound from external devices
when the unit is turned o in HDMI IN
mode.
yHDMI OUT jack is for TV connection. Even
though multi channel is inputted to the unit
through an HDMI cable, the unit can only
output 2 channel to TV.
yWhen this unit is turned o, multi channel
audio sources will be passed through
without transformation.
, Note

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OPTICAL IN connection
Connect an optical output jack of external devices
to the OPTICAL IN jack.
To the optical output jack of
external device
1. Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on the back of
the unit to optical out jack of your TV (or digital
device etc.)
2. Select the input source to OPTICAL by pressing
FUNC on the remote control or Fon the unit
until the function is selected.
To directly select the OPTICAL function, press
OPTICAL on the remote control.
3. Listen to sound.
4. Press OPTICAL to exit from OPTICAL.
Function is retuned to previous one.
When you Press OPTICAL button on the
remote, while unit is turned o, the unit wll
be turned on and optical function will be
selected.
, Note
PORTABLE IN connection
MP3 player, etc...
Listening to music from your
portable player
The unit can be used to play the music from many
types of portable players or external devices.
1. Connect the portable player to the
PORTABLE IN connector of the unit by using 3.5
mm stereo cable.
2. Turn the power on by pressing 1(Power).
3. Select the PORTABLE function by pressing
FUNC on the remote control or Fon the unit
until the function is selected.
4. Turn on the portable player or external device
and start playing it.

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USB connection
Connect USB memory device to the USB port on
the back of the unit.
For more information of playing les on a USB, refer
to the page 20.
Removing the USB Device from the unit.
1.
Choose a different function/mode or press
Ztwice in a row.
2. Remove the USB device from the unit.
Compatible USB devices
yMP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player.
yUSB Flash Drive : Devices that support USB 2.0.
yThe USB function of this unit does not support
some USB devices.
USB device requirement
yDevices which require additional program
installation connected to a computer, are not
supported.
yDo not extract the USB device while in operation.
yFor a large capacity USB, it may take longer than
a few minutes to be searched.
yTo prevent data loss, back up all data.
yThis unit is not supported when the total
number of les is 2000 or more.
yThe unit’s USB Port cannot be connected to PC.
The unit can not be used as a storage device.
yThe exFAT le system is not supported on this
unit. (FAT16/FAT32/NTFS systems are available.)

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yDepending on some devices, it may not available
to recognize the followings on this unit.
-External HDD
-Card readers
-Locked devices
-Hard type USB devices
-USB hub
-Using USB extension cable
-iPhone/iPod/iPad
-Android device
Playable file
Sampling Frequency
MP3 : within 32 to 48 kHz
WMA : within 32 to 48 kHz
OGG : within 32 to 48 kHz
FLAC : within 32 to 192 kHz
WAV : within 32 to 48 kHz
Bitrate
MP3 : within 80 to 320 kbps
WMA : within 56 to 128 kbps
OGG : within 64 to 500 kbps
FLAC : within 500 to 5000 kbps
WAV : within 500 to 5000 kbps
yMaximum les : Under 1999
yA protected le by DRM (Digital rights
management) cannot be played on the unit.
yVideo les in the USB storage device can not be
played.
yDepending on the performance of your USB
device, playback may not work well.
yFolders and les on the USB are recognized
as below.
A
: File
: Folder
*ROOT
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
a
c
b
d
yIf there is no le in a folder, the folder will
not appear.
yFile will be played from le $Ato le $J
one by one.
yFiles and folders will be presented in order
recorded and may be presented dierently
depending on the record circumstances.
yThis unit can display le or folder names
that contain numbers or English characters
only.
y*ROOT : The rst screen you can see when a
computer recognize the USB is “ROOT”.
, Note

3 Operating
Operating
20
Operating
3
Basic operations
USB operation
1. Connect the USB device to the USB port.
2. Select the USB function by pressing FUNC on
the remote control or Fon the unit until the
function is selected.
To Do this
Stop Press Z.
Playback Press dM.
Pause During playback, press dM.
Skip to the next/
previous le
During playback, press V
on the remote control to go
to the next le.
Playing less than 2 seconds,
press Con the remote
control to go to the previous
le.
Playing after 3 seconds, press
Con the remote control
to go to the beginning of
the le.
Search for a
section within a
le
Press and hold C/V
during playback and release it
at the point you want to listen
to.
Play repeatedly
or randomly
Press REPEAT on the remote
control repeatedly, the
display will be changed in the
following order, OFF ONE
FOLDER ALL RANDOM.
Search a folder Press FOLDER o/pon the
remote control.
Resume
playback
This unit memorizes a current
song which is played before
changing the function or
turning o the unit.
yThe resume point may be cleared when you
pull out the power cord or removing the
USB device from the unit.
yRepeat/Random playback operates as
follows.
On Display Description
OFF Plays songs on USB
device in order.
ONE Plays a same song
repeatedly.
FOLDER Plays songs in a folder
repeatedly.
ALL Plays all the songs on
USB device repeatedly.
RANDOM Plays songs randomly.
, Note
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